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    11 Healthy Lifestyle Tips As Told By Bernard Black

    "I'm a quitter, I come from a long line of quitters. It's amazing I'm here at all."

    1. Get a good night's sleep in order to be optimistic for the next day.

    2. Organize your day's activities in a planner.

    3. Be honest with yourself.

    4. Keep your mind on the bigger picture.

    5. Be adventurous. Open your mind to trying new things.

    6. Educate yourself in classic literature, try reading a book every week or joining a book club.

    7. Budget your finances.

    8. Be optimistic but realistic about your future.

    9. Take the time to give considerate advice to friends and family.

    10. Organize important paperwork for easy retrieval at a later date.

    11. Finally, remember to treat yourself! Just try to do so in moderation.